Test Code LABINS Insulin
Additional Codes
Test Name in EPIC |
EPIC Test Code |
Mnemonic |
---|---|---|
INSULIN, SERUM | LABINS | INS |
Useful For/Utility
Aid in the diagnosis and management of diabetes mellitus.
Assist in discriminating between insulinoma and factitious hypoglycemia.
Method
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
Reference Values
Fasting Normal < 18.5 mcIU/mL
Fasting > 18.5 mcIU/mL consider Insulin Resistance/Pre-diabetes and Referral to Weight Management.
Specimen Required
Serum SST
Specimen volume: 1 mL, Minimum Volume of 0.5 mL - aliquot and ship frozen
Specimen Stability
Frozen 5 days.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
CPT Code Information
83525